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Alleged DUI crash on I-5 near Tacoma results in arrest

Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a driver after crashing their car on I-5, causing it to tip over on its side.
10 months ago

Only 2 days left of ramp closures near Montlake, Portage Bay

Drivers only have to endure a couple more days of ramp closures on SR 520.
10 months ago

Pierce County man arrested after using fake police lights to pull drivers over

A man in Pierce County attempted to impersonate a police officer by using flashing blue lights attached to his vehicle to pull people over.
10 months ago

3-mile backup on I-5 in Tacoma after semi-truck crash

An approximate three-mile backup is occurring on I-5 in Tacoma after a semi-truck crashed during Monday morning commute hours.
10 months ago

Thurston County sheriff warns of consequences from $4.5 million budget cuts

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders outlined how the steep budget cuts could severely impact the community.
10 months ago

WA among least religious states, new study finds

Washington qualified as one of the least religious and spiritual states in the country, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.
10 months ago

Claudia Balducci v. Girmay Zahilay: 2025 King County Executive debate live on MyNorthwest

The two candidates for King County Executive are participating in a debate Friday night, airing live on KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest.
10 months ago

Harrell seeks second term as Wilson calls for change in latest Seattle mayoral debate

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and mayoral candidate Katie Wilson debated each other Thursday night over various Seattle-based topics with the general election just one month away.
10 months ago

John Curley: Government shutdown shows U.S. healthcare fails taxpayers

KIRO host John Curley placed blame of the government shutdown on the U.S. healthcare system.
10 months ago

Bruce Harrell vs Katie Wilson: 2025 Seattle mayoral debate live on KIRO Newsradio

The next Seattle mayoral debate is Thursday night. Incumbent Bruce Harrell faces challenger Katie Wilson at the Cornish College of the Arts.
10 months ago

Game-worn jerseys, Super Bowl keepsakes featured in Seattle Seahawks 50th anniversary garage sale

The Seattle Seahawks are hosting a special garage sale at Lumen Field to mark 50 years of Hawks football.
10 months ago

Christian group sues Seattle, Mayor Harrell after May event violently disrupted

The organizers of a Christian rally are suing Seattle and Mayor Bruce Harrell after a May event turned violent.
10 months ago

Boeing working on new plane to succeed 737 MAX

Boeing is developing a single-aisle airplane to replace the 737 MAX, according to FOX Business.
10 months ago

All lanes back open on SR 18 at I-90

Both directions of SR 18 are back open at I-90 after a collision.
10 months ago

Family suing City of Everett after 13-year-old boy was killed crashing into braided cable

The family of a 13-year-old boy who was killed after crashing into a braided cable while riding a scooter is now suing the City of Everett.
10 months ago

At least 28 Starbucks closing in WA, including 10 in Seattle

Starbucks plans to close 28 locations in Washington, including 10 in Seattle, as part of a company turnaround strategy.
10 months ago

Have you eaten here? More than a dozen restaurants close in Seattle-area

Discover which Seattle-area restaurants have shut down despite rising foot traffic in the city.
10 months ago

85,000 bags of shrimp recalled over radioactive contamination risk

AquaStar is recalling more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to the risk of contamination with radioactive material.
10 months ago

Multiple Gig Harbor schools put into lockdown after cougar sighting

A cougar was spotted near two Gig Harbor schools, prompting a lockdown for students and staff of both campuses Tuesday.
10 months ago

Cathay Pacific brings Hong Kong flights back to Sea-Tac

After a long pause spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cathay Pacific is once again offering nonstop flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Hong Kong.
11 months ago

Suspect missing after man seriously injured in West Seattle shooting

A 31-year-old man is in serious condition following a shooting that took place Monday afternoon in West Seattle
11 months ago

Labor Mountain fire closes Blewett Pass, triggers evacuations

A fast-growing fire in central Washington threatens communities and disrupts travel with urgent evacuations in place.
11 months ago

‘Go in with your eyes open’: Gee and Ursula on declining faith in college

During "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, co-hosts discussed the growing skepticism surrounding the value of a college education.
11 months ago

Washington pushes back against national forest development plan

A coalition of eight states, led by Washington and California, is urging the U.S. Forest Service to drop its plan to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
11 months ago